Maryann Patricia Dufour was born in 1927 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Menomonie, WI. Maryann received a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Stout in 1949. Maryann taught Home Economics in Escanaba, Michigan where she met her husband, Bill. They married in Escanaba and went on to have three lovely children-Pat, Kathy and Jane.Maryann was known for her compassionate demeanor, jitterbug dance skills, and loved to enjoy a Brandy Manhattan from time to time.She is survived by her faithful companion, Bella; three children and their spouses: Pat and Molly Dufour, their children Kevin and Kelly Dufour; Kathy and Greg Rubbelke, their daughter Sara (husband Ben) Spilseth, their children Brooke and Avery; Jane and Steve Busarow, their children Melissa (husband Mark Steffen), their children Cole and Gracie, Will (wife Calli) their son Weston, and daughter Erin. Celebration of life at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B, from 4-6 PM Friday, November 15, with a sharing of memories at 5:45 PM